Palestinians

Ethnonational group of Palestine

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The Palestinian people, also referred to as Palestinians or Palestinian Arabs, are an ethnonational group comprising the modern descendants of the peoples who have lived in Palestine continuously over the centuries and who today are largely culturally and linguistically Arab; including those ethnic Jews and Samaritans who fit this definition.

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Iran, Palestinians denounce Sudan-Israel deal Israel and Sudan agreed on Friday to take steps to normalize relations in a deal brokered with the help of the United States. President Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed what he called the start of a “new.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:33Published 2 days ago

Israel says UAE visit "making history' In a historic first visit by a Gulf Arab nation, a United Arab Emirates delegation arrived in Israel on Tuesday, accompanied by top U.S. officials, to cement a normalization deal signed last month... Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:51Published 6 days ago

Palestinian official Erekat hospitalized with COVID Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Israel on Sunday for treatment of a worsening case of COVID-19, the Palestine Liberation Organization said. Soraya Ali.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:07Published 1 week ago

This is the U.S. campaign, on Israeli streets "You have to thank Trump" posters in Hebrew suddenly started appearing on minibuses in Tel Aviv this week, as Republican ads brought the race for the White House onto the streets of Israel. Democrats.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:07Published 1 week ago

Palestinian rivals agree to hold election in six months Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:44Published on September 25, 2020

Palestinian elections: Fatah and Hamas agree to hold vote in six months Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:18Published on September 25, 2020

Fatah, Hamas say deal reached on Palestinian elections Two biggest Palestinian factions, Fatah and Hamas, have agreed to hold the first elections in Palestine in nearly 15 years. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:43Published on September 24, 2020

Palestinian elections: Fatah, Hamas agree to hold polls after nearly 15 years Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:58Published on September 24, 2020

Lebanese attempt to flee, claim asylum in Cyprus For years the desperate migrants who boarded small boats on Lebanon's northern coast were mostly Syrians or Palestinians. But with Lebanon in freefall, it's citizens have started joining the ranks of.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:32Published on September 20, 2020

Israel normalisation deals: Palestinians lament new agreement with Emirates and Bahrain Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published on September 16, 2020

UAE and Bahrain sign historic deals in US with Israel President Donald Trump has hosted a White House ceremony with leaders of the UAE and Bahrain but without the Palestinians. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 19:53Published on September 15, 2020

Israeli gets life in prison for murdering Palestinian family Five years after the attack that killed three Palestinians, Amiram Ben-Uliel is given a life sentence for each of the lives that he took. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:25Published on September 14, 2020

Israeli handed 3 life sentences for killing Palestinian family Court gives Jewish settler three life sentences for murdering a Palestinian toddler and his parents in an arson attack. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 04:57Published on September 14, 2020

Palestinians reject Israel-Bahrain deal Palestinians in Gaza burned pictures of Israeli, U.S., Bahraini and United Arab Emirates leaders on Saturday in protest over the two Gulf countries' moves to normalize ties with Israel. Fred Katayama.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:17Published on September 12, 2020

Bahrain follows UAE to normalise ties with Israel Palestine recalls Bahrain envoy, denounces latest deal as 'another treacherous stab to the Palestinian cause'. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:26Published on September 12, 2020

Israel-UAE deal: Settler movement could still benefit from plan Palestinians have long accused Israel of an undeclared, creeping form of annexation on the ground. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:53Published on September 11, 2020

Palestinian parrot breeder's predicament A Palestinian parrot breeder said his business was dealt a tough blow after the coronavirus pandemic took hold of the West Bank. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:39Published on September 4, 2020

On board the historic Tel Aviv-Abu Dhabi flight An El Al Boeing 737 carrying senior U.S. and Israeli aides made aviation history by cutting straight over Saudi territory en route to Abu Dhabi on Monday for normalisation talks. Emer McCarthy reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:00Published on August 31, 2020

West Bank: Loss of contact with Israel affecting Palestinians The Palestinian Authority cut all ties with Israel in May, including security coordination. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:33Published on August 29, 2020

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